Gastrointestinal diseases requiring abdominal surgery Gastrointestinal Diseases
Conditions
Interventions
Minor invasive muscle stimulation using electrical muscle stimulation devices on the lower extremities
D011211
Electric Power Supplies
Sponsors
Nakaya Seiichi
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age 60 or older at the time of consent 2. Patients undergoing abdominal surgery in the Department of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Surgery 3. Patients requiring bed rest for more than 6 hours after surgery 4. Patients requiring hospitalization until the third postoperative day 5. Patients who are at intermediate risk or high risk for deep vein thrombosis according to the guidelines 6. Patients who are willing to participate in this study and whose consent can be obtained in writing from the patients themselves.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients whose will cannot be confirmed 2. Patients with preoperative deep vein thrombosis as determined by preoperative examination 3. Patients participating in other clinical trials related to deep vein thrombosis 4. Patients with an implanted pacemaker 5. Patients with severe cardiac dysfunction 6. Patients who are allergic to contrast media, iodine allergy, asthma, hyperthyroidism, etc. and cannot undergo contrast media examinations 7. Patients using wearable medical electrical equipment such as electrocardiographs 8. Patients with skin sensory disturbance or abnormality (infection, dermatitis, wound, etc.) 9. Patients with blood circulation disorder in the lower limbs 10. Patients with epilepsy 11. Patients with sensory disturbance due to severe peripheral circulatory disturbance caused by diabetes mellitus, etc. (12) Patients with serious infections. 12. Patients suspected to have serious infections 13. Patients with coexisting diseases requiring bed rest 14. Patients with acute pain due to fracture, sprain, or separation of the lower limb 15. Patients with coexisting osteoporosis 16. Patients with uncontrollable abnormal blood pressure 17. Patients with metal, plastic, silicone, etc. implanted in the area of use 18. Patients with tattoos in the area of use. 19. Patients whose cognitive function or mental status is deemed inappropriate by the principal investigator (or co-investigator).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Incidence of deep vein thrombosis | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Safety of electrical muscle stimulators 2. Completion rate of electrical muscle stimulators 3. Incidence of adverse events due to electrical stimulation 4. Trends in D-Dimer values | — |
Contacts
Public ContactSeiichi Nakaya
Nagoya City University Midori Municipal Hospital
Outcome results
None listed